COLLEGE TRANSITION 2021

program which the military pays a student's college expenses in exchange for military service

A post secondary education path where the apprentice learns their trade by working for a skilled professional.

Why should you file the FAFSA as early as possible?

If your grades fall below a certain level, your campus may place you on probation or be removed from school.

typically a four year degree sometimes referred to as undergraduate degrees

field of student a student focuses on for a degree

Usually a required meeting for freshman to introduce these new students to the college life.

College is voluntary and expensive.

College professors do not expect you to have read the syllabus and know when assignments are due and the days of exams.

To withdraw from one college and enter another.

students who reside in the same state as the school they are applying to attend

entrance exam required by four year colleges, highest score possible is 36

college level courses in high school environment

Secondary education institutions supported by tuition, endowment, and donations from alumni and friends.

Tuition is the payment that is made to a university in order to be an enrolled student and attend class.

programs that prepares students for specific careers, trades or vocations

Work part-time on campus while enrolled is called work study.

You will have to apply for Financial Aid every year you go to college?

an outline of the subject in a course of study or teaching.

regulates college and university athletic programs, verifies student athletes eligibility

This person helps students select the right academic courses, taking the appropriate entrance exams.

course that must be successfully completed before registering in another class

supervised work experience in an area relevant to a student's career goals

typically takes 3 years to complete and is often the highest degree possible in a given field

What kind of college is where you can learn to be a mechanic, welder, hair stylist?

College tests are usually infrequent, sometimes only once or twice a semester, and cover massive amounts of material.

To specialize in a SECOND academic discipline during their undergraduate studies.

Students who are enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours (usually 4 classes).

letter of recommendation, required by most colleges that need to be included with applications

Often a graduate students who helps out in your college classes. They may grade papers & lead seminar discussions.

Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test usually taken in 10th or 11th grade to prepare for SAT

two year degree usually from community college or junior college

A college advisor is similar to a high school counselor.

Sometimes called a junior college or two-year college.

various forms of funds including grants, scholarships, and loans to offset tuition costs

Which is NOT an example of an academic goal?

Public high school education is mandatory and free.

This degree generally takes two years AFTER undergraduate degree

Which is NOT an example of a professional goal?

equivalency exam that can be taken by people who were unable to graduate high school

Document that details the amount of money offered to you in grants, scholarships, & loans from the financial aid office.

In college, you are assigned substantial amounts of reading and writing which might not be addressed in class.

units of values given to a class, varies by class and school

Institution's formal acceptance of the student to enter a program typically, entrance requirements must be met.

calculated based upon grades obtained in individual classes, usually on four point scale

Time when students can drop in to meet with the professors. Opportunity to get feedback & know your professors better.

An academic resume is a credential drien document that focuses on academics, extra curriculars and community service.

record of classes a student has taken along with grades in those classes

provides students with part-time jobs during school as part of their financial aid